N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:72-3.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 10A:72-3.4 - Polygraph examination referral procedure

(a) The assigned parole officer shall review the offender's case with an Assistant District Supervisor, District Parole Supervisor, or Supervising Parole Officer for consideration of a polygraph examination, if the assigned parole officer has a reasonable belief that an offender is non-compliant with a condition(s) of supervision; if an offender denies guilt regarding the commitment offense; or if an offender's treatment provider believes that the administration of a polygraph examination would assist in the treatment or supervision of the offender. In addition, the reviewing supervisor must determine that there is a need to obtain and verify information regarding an offender's behaviors and sexual interests.

(b) The Assistant District Parole Supervisor, District Parole Supervisor or Supervising Parole Officer shall determine whether a polygraph examination be administered to the offender. If the determination is made that a polygraph examination shall be administered to the offender, the Assistant District Parole Supervisor, District Parole Supervisor or the Supervising Parole Officer shall determine the type of polygraph examination to be administered to the offender.

(c) If the determination is made that a polygraph examination shall be administered, then the District Parole Supervisor or designee shall assign the offender's case to a polygraph examiner.

(d) The assigned polygraph examiner shall review the case records in advance of the examination and may consult with the assigned parole officer, Assistant District Parole Supervisor, District Parole Supervisor and/or treatment provider in developing appropriate examination questions.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:72-3.4